Expanded technique: redefining instrument through Free Improvisation

Prof. Rogério Costa: saxofone + electronic set (mic, interface, computer, PD patch, pedal, loudspeakers)

The issues that are going to be discussed during this presentation relate to forms of connection between soloist improviser and his "electronic expanded" instrument. The following themes will be discussed:

  • the development of new performance techniques
  • bodily adaptation to new instrumental possibilities
  • the idea of intentionality and sonority control during performance
  • creative strategies of musical thinking in real time
  • the use of memory
  • tools for structuring musical flow

Program

  1. presentation of the problem
  2. performance
  3. discussion with the audience
  4. performance 2